

Obituary of Jasper Conley Smith, Jr.
February 8, 1936 - February 22, 2026 Jasper Conley Smith, Jr., 90 of Buna passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral service will be 10 am, Saturday, February 28, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Buna with burial at Antioch cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm, Friday, February 27, 2026, at the church as well. Born February 8, 1936, to Jasper Conley Smith, Sr. and Zonnie Yvonne (Wilkinson), he worked as an engineer for NASA. He is su

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Obituary of Mark Levy
June 3, 1961 - February 21, 2026 Mark Lee Levy, 64, of Kirbyville died February 21, 2026 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. Funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Friday, February 27, at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville with burial at Kirbyville Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm prior to service. Mark was born June 3, 1961 in Port Arthur, Texas to Julius and Brenda (Pierce) Levy and was a retired inspector for the Texas Highway Department. He is survived by

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Obituary of Dana Marie Best
April 23, 1942 - February 21, 2026 Dana Marie Best, 83, of Warren, passed away February 21, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Silsbee, Texas, to William and Radie Jordan, she lived in Warren for many years. In 1964, she married the love of her life, Wayne Best, and spent 62 wonderful, loving years building a life and a family. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, doting on them and letting them know how proud she was of each one. When she wasn’t spend

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Obituary of Sandra Marie Cottongin
March 1, 1948 — February 12, 2026 Sandra Marie Cottongin, 77, of Jasper, passed away, on Thursday, February 12, 2026. A gathering will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Shultz Funeral Home. Sandra was born on March 1, 1948 to James and Rachel Wood. She was a resident of Kirbyville for 28 years. She is survived by her sons Travis Cottongin and wife Tessy of Buna, Texas, Johnny Mize of Lubbock, Texas, Randall Cottongin, Sr., of Buna, Texas, Ra

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Obituary of Gay Gaston
August 28, 1941 — February 19, 2026 Kathryn Gay Gaston, 84, of Jasper passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026 in Giddings, Texas. Kathryn Gay (“Gay” to all her friends) was born on August 28, 1941 in Port Arthur, Texas to Walter Guy and Adele Mabey Whitfield. She grew up in the fifties, and she regularly had get togethers at her house on Pt. Neches Drive where she and her friends would sit right up close to the television to watch Elvis. She was a graduate of Po

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Obituary of Robert Earl Kibbles, Sr.
August 18, 1955 - February 16, 2026 Robert Earl Kibbles, Sr. age 70 of Buna,Texas moved to his new home in heaven, Monday, February 16, 2026. Services for Mr. Kibbles will be Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Central Baptist Church, located at 33814 US Highway 96 South, Buna,Texas. The visitation will be at 10:00A.M. prior to the funeral at 11:00 A.M. The interment will follow in the Bessmay Cemetery located at 755 County Road 732, Buna, Texas. Services are under the directi

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Obituary of Sherry Lynn Hood
February 24, 1960 - February 20, 2026 Sherry Lynn Hood, 65 of Call passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, at Harbor Hospice in Jasper. Graveside service will be 2:00 pm, Monday February 23, 2026, at Davis cemetery in Beulah Springs. A visitation will begin at 1:00 pm, prior to the service at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville. Born February 24, 1960, in Beaumont, she worked as a physical therapist. She is survived by her children, Hope Durham and Brian of Jasper,

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Obituary of Wilma Sue Whitten
June 7, 1939 - February 19, 2026 Wilma Sue Hutchison Whitten, 86 of Mauriceville, previously of Call passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral service will be 10 am, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville with burial at Davis Cemetery in Beulah Springs. Visitation will be 5-7 pm, Monday, February 23, 2026, at the funeral home. She was born June 7, 1939, to Dewitt Hutchison and Evylynn (Davis)

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Obituary of Raymond “Ray” Louis Moore
November 25, 1967 - February 6, 2026 Raymond “Ray” Louis Moore, 58 of Orange, Texas passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at his home. Born November 25, 1967 in Groves, Texas, Ray was the son of Charles Moore and Shirley Beck. He lived life his own way, leaving an impression on everyone who knew him through his sharp wit, strong opinions, and unmistakable personality. He was known for his dry, witty humor, his love for dogs, and the conspiracy theories he could talk about fo

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Obituary of George Holly Thompson, Jr
November 3, 1928 - February 12, 2026 George Holly Thompson Jr., 97 years of age and a resident of Guthrie, Oklahoma passed away on February 12, 2026. He was a husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. George was a friend to many, and his presence will be deeply missed. George was born on November 03, 1928, in Kirbyville, Texas. His parents were George Holly Thompson, Sr., and Willie Mae Brown Thompson. He had two older sisters, Juanita Boyd and Elsie Garcia. Thes

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Obituary of Barbara Ann Bibby
March 28, 1954 — February 12, 2026 Barbara Ann Bibby, 71, of Kirbyville passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 in Kirbyville. A private Celebration of Life service will be held with family and close friends. Barbara was born on March 28, 1954 in Batesville, Mississippi to O.C. Rich & Willie Ardell Tutor Allen. Barbara’s passion was floral design. She owned and operated The Gallery in Brookeland and Pineland Flowers and Gifts for many years. She was also an artist, especia

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Obituary of Dinah Lee Jones
August 28, 1947 - February 15, 2026 Dinah Lee Jones, 78, of Call, Texas died Sunday, February 15, 2026 at her home. Dinah was born August 28, 1947 in Call to Jack and Mary (Lazenby) Holmes. A lifelong resident of Call, she was a retired bus driver for Kirbyville School District. Dinah is survived by two daughters, Paulina Jones and Stella Jones, both of Lumberton; 2 grandchildren, Alex Castro and wife Christina and Chad Pruett; and 2 great grandchildren, Tynslee Pruett and

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Obituary of Jimmy Earl Pittman
September 28, 1956 - February 12, 2026 An obituary is not available at this time for Jimmy Earl Pittman. Services Graveside Service Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 11:00 AM Colmesneil City Cemetery FM 256 Colmesneil, TX 75938

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Obituary of Shaun Shakeel Scott
July 3, 2008 - February 10, 2026 Shaun Shakeel Scott, 17, of Dallas, Texas departed this life on Tuesday February 10, 2026. Obituary for Shaun Shakeel Scott, is forthcoming. Services for Shaun Shakeel Scott, are currently pending. Services for Shaun Shakeel Scott, are under the Professional Care of Coleman's Family Mortuary 409 South Magnolia Woodville, Texas 75979 and CFM Jasper Funeral Home and Cremations 601 W. Gibson St. Jasper, Texas 75951 / (409) 283-3031 / www.colemans

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Obituary of Jesse Cole Biscamp, Sr.
March 28, 2000 - February 11, 2026 Jesse Cole Biscamp, Sr., 25 of Kirbyville passed away, Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Call Junction Baptist Church in Kirbyville with burial at Trout Creek Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm prior to service. Born March 28, 2000, in Beaumont, Texas to Jayson Biscamp and Penny (Baylor), he spent most of his childhood growing up in Kirbyville until 2012 when he moved to

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Obituary of Barnie Gail Denson
September 10, 1940 - February 10, 2026 Barnie Gail Denson 85 of Buna passed away, Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at his home. Funeral service will be 2 pm, Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna with burial at Antioch Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 pm, SAturday, February 14, 2026 at the funeral home. Born September 27, 1940 in Scott County, MS, he joined the US Navy and later worked as a welder. He was a resident of Buna, TX for over 50 years. He

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Obituary of Robbie Lou Ainsworth
March 29, 1935 - February 11, 2026 Robbie Lou Gibson Ainsworth, 90 of Kirbyville passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Avalon Nursing Home. Funeral service will be 2 pm, Monday, February 16, 2026 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville with burial at Antioch cemetery in Buna. Visitation will begin at 1 pm prior to service. Born March 29, 1935 in rural San Augustine County to Amos Jefferson Gibson and Effie Mae (Ray) Gibson, she was a resident of Kirbyville for

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Obituary of Mary Seese
October 13, 1928 — February 8, 2026 Mary Margaret Seese, 97, of Brookeland, Texas passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 peacefully at her residence. A native of Wheeling, West Virginia, she was a resident of Brookeland for the past seven years, moving from Sunset Heights, Ohio. Mary was born on October 13, 1928 to John Paul Miller and Bessie Raper. A devoted Christian, she was a member of Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, a member of the Eastern Star, and the Sunset Heights Fir

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Obituary of Jayden Christian Roberts
July 31, 2010 - February 6, 2026 Jayden Christian Roberts, 15 of Call passed away Friday, February 6, 2026. Funeral service will be 11 am, Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville with cremation to follow. Visitation will begin at 10 am prior to service. Jayden was born July 31, 2010 in Port Arthur, Texas to John Richard Roberts, Jr. and Amber Greiner. He is survived by his parents; siblings, Emily Pitnam, Bryden Michael Munselle, Grace R

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Obituary of Katherine Ann "Pat" Harman
January 14, 1940 - February 9, 2026 Katherine Ann “Pat” Harman, 86, of Ivanhoe, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026. She was born January 14, 1940, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to the late Les and Ruth Depew. Pat was a longtime member of the Hillister Assembly of God Church, where her love was not only shown for her Lord and Savior but also for the church and her church family. She was a devoted homemaker with an unwavering dedication to raising her daughter, Kimberly. She wa

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